Restoration of computer systems in the health service will take “many weeks” following last week’s cyberattack, according to the Health Service Executive. While some IT systems in voluntary hospitals could return this week, it will take “several weeks” before systems in other, HSE-run hospitals return, it said. Essential servicesHospitals and other services have been asked to plan for operating essential services “within contingency arrangements” for the next two weeks, it said. “Some IT systems or parts of the IT system in voluntary hospitals could return this week. Along with other hospitals, it won’t be able to restart its computer until HSE IT staff dealing with the cyberattack give clearance.

Source: The Irish Times May 18, 2021 23:15 UTC